Students will type a 2-4-page paper applying a relational concept/theory to a relationship of their choice. Students should select a relationship that they have with another person (e.g., significant other, parent, sibling, friend, co-worker, supervisor, relative, teacher). Students will describe the relationship by doing all of the following:
- Explain the Relationship Stages using your relationship as an example
- Explain how self-disclosure is used in your relationship
- How do you recognize conflict
Discuss content – relational messaging and how it effects understanding
- Explain how culture has played a role in your relationship
- Describe how and when you and your family (or family member) communicate
- Describe how effective or ineffective listening has helped or hindered
- Describe the romantic turning points for a romantic relationship you have been in
- Describe your self awareness related to the success or failure of the relationship
- Describe how you have repaired a damaged relationship
- Describe how you have resolved conflict in a relationship
Formatting Requirements
- Cover Page (Not included in the minimum page number)
- Double-spaced
- 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font
- Reference page
- APA or MLA Format
- Minimum of three sources (one source can be the textbook)
